Shy (tl. Mahihiyain)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Maria ay mahihiyain sa harap ng mga tao.
Maria is shy in front of people.
Context: daily life
Mahihiyain siya kapag nagsasalita sa klase.
She gets shy when speaking in class.
Context: school
Ang mga bata ay kadalasang mahihiyain sa bagong kapaligiran.
Children are often shy in a new environment.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kahit na mahihiyain siya, palaging handa si Ana na tumulong.
Even though she is shy, Ana is always ready to help.
Context: character
Minsan, ang pagiging mahihiyain ay nagiging hadlang sa kanyang tagumpay.
Sometimes, being shy becomes an obstacle to her success.
Context: personal growth
Naiintindihan ko kung bakit mahihiyain siya kapag may mga bisita.
I understand why he is shy when there are guests.
Context: social interaction

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang pagiging mahihiyain ay maaaring pagmulan ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa loob ng isang grupo.
Being shy can be a source of misunderstanding within a group.
Context: social dynamics
May mga pagkakataon na ang mahihiyain na mga indibidwal ay nagpapakita ng mas malalim na pag-iisip.
There are times when shy individuals show deeper thought.
Context: personal insight
Sa kabila ng kanyang mahihiyain na kalikasan, siya ay naging mahusay na lider.
Despite her shy nature, she became an excellent leader.
Context: leadership

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